BGB joins rescue operation after Cox’s Bazar resort fire

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel have joined rescue and emergency response efforts following a fire at TupTup Resort in Inani, Cox's Bazar.

The fire broke out at resort at around at around 7:25am and blaze was brought under complete control at 11:00 am.

BGB members are working alongside the local administration, Fire Service and Civil Defence, and other emergency responders to assist in rescue operations and provide necessary support, according to a BGB press release issued today.

The deployment aims to support ongoing emergency operations and ensure the safety of those affected by the incident, the release said.

The cause of the fire, the extent of the damage and the number of casualties, if any, have yet to be officially confirmed.

Firefighting and rescue operations are continuing as authorities assess the situation and investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, the release added.